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Prudence Rowe, in religion Mary Prudence.
Born: in Kingsteignton, Devon.
Died: 13 Mar 1774 in Bruges, aged 73.

father: John Rowe Esq of Kingston, Devon
mother: Ursula Chichester of Arlington, Devon

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 7 Nov 1717, aged 16.

She professed 1 Jan 1719, aged 18.

Apothecary
Portress 1728 - 1731
Novice Mistress 1734 - 1737
Discreet 1734 - 1737
Vicaress 1737 - 1740
Portress 1740 - 1743
Discreet 1743 - 1749
Discreet 1753 - 1770

She was the sister of Ursula Rowe.

Sources: BC: 62, 65-6, 68-9, 71-4, 76-7, 79-80, 116; BD: 220; BP: 155.

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Family tree (Chichester of Arlington)